Iran

Iran's nuclear ambitions have been a recurring theme at the United Nations. Western countries are worried that Tehran could threaten Israel and destabilize the entire Middle Eastern region. DW takes a closer look.

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Iran's nuclear ambitions have been a recurring theme at the United Nations. Western countries are worried that Tehran could threaten Israel and destabilize the entire Middle Eastern region. DW takes a closer look at the issue.

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Sabotage paranoia

Siemens rejects Iranian accusations that it is sabotaging the country's nuclear program.

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Iran slams West's veto power

The Iranian president has slammed Western powers for misusing their UN veto power with regard to Israel. His attack follows a rapid series of comments by Iranian officials threating aggression toward the Jewish state.

Non-aligned summit wraps up in Iran

Tehran wanted the meeting to strengthen its influence in the region. Instead it's come under increasing diplomatic pressure. Instead of forging closer ties with Egypt, Iran found itself taken to task over Syria.

Iran warns of third world war

Iran has warned that a strike by Israel could unleash a world war. The sharp words have worn on the patience of key players in the negotiations with Iran. They say peace is still possible, but also want more sanctions.

Mursi brüskiert iranische Führung # 30.08.2012 19 Uhr # iran18d # Journal englisch

Es ist der erste Besuch eines ägyptischen Staatsoberhauptes in Teheran seit dem Sturz des Schahs vor 33 Jahren. Der neue ägyptische Präsident Mohammad Mursi sorgt mit seiner Eröffnungsrede auch gleich für einen Eklat, da er scharf das Regime in Syrien kritisiert und damit Assads enge Verbündete brüskiert.

'Halal Internet'

Activists fear Iran’s strict Internet controls will cut the country off from the World Wide Web.

Iran Blames West for Syria Escalation

Syria's closest regional ally, Iran, has been hosting talks on how to end the bloodshed. The Iranian foreign minister blamed foreign interference for stoking the conflict.

'War will happen'

Iran's highest military official has warned that war with Israel is inevitable. His comments come as Israeli forces threaten to launch airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

British bank accused of shady dealings with Iran

US regulators have accused British bank Standard Chartered of helping Iran hide hundreds of billions of dollars over a 10 year period. That would be a breach of sanctions.

Iran suggests sabotage at IAEA

The head of Iran's nuclear development has told the International Atomic Energy Agency that explosive blasts cut the power lines to a facility last month. He said Tehran suspects sabotage.

Iran promises support to Syrian regime

An Iranian envoy has assured the Syrian government of Tehran's ongoing support. He said Iran will not allow the regional alliance against Israel to be broken. Meanwhile, fighting has intensified in Aleppo.

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